Tourist Police launch AI drones and Smart Patrol for safety

Matichon•General•20d ago

Reader Briefing

The Tourist Police launched a digital technology project incorporating AI drones and Smart Patrol systems to improve tourist safety in Thailand.

•Pol. Lt. Gen. Saksira Phueak-am presided over the project launch on September 2.
•The project was held at the Wyndham Jomtien Hotel in Chonburi Province between September 1-2.
•The initiative integrates the FIRST RESPONDERS drone system and the SMART PATROL ground patrol system.
•The project aims to drive proactive operations and build confidence for tourists visiting Thailand.

Overview

•Pol. Lt. Gen. Saksira Phueak-am presided over the launch of the project to develop executive potential in tourist convenience and safety using digital technology on September 2.
•The project took place from September 1-2 at the Wyndham Jomtien Hotel in Chonburi Province.
•The Tourist Police integrated unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) with ground patrols through the FIRST RESPONDERS and SMART PATROL projects.
•The FIRST RESPONDERS system utilizes four surveillance drones equipped with AI cameras and thermal cameras for day and night patrols to detect persons and objects.
•The SMART PATROL system provides Tourist Police officers with automatic translation systems, modern communication equipment, and Taser 10 electrical weapons.
•The Taser 10 is used as an alternative tool to suppress incidents according to international standards to reduce the risk of severe injury.
•The combination of AI cameras, aviation technology, and ground personnel is intended to serve as a safety guarantee for Thai and foreign tourists in Thailand.

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Key Entities

Person

Pol. Lt. Gen. Saksira Phueak-am(พล.ต.ท.ศักย์ศิรา เผือกอ่ำ)

The Commissioner of the Tourist Police who presided over the digital technology project launch.

Organization

Tourist Police(ตำรวจท่องเที่ยว)

The law enforcement agency implementing the FIRST RESPONDERS and SMART PATROL projects to enhance tourist safety.

Place

Wyndham Jomtien Hotel(โรงแรมวินด์แฮม จอมเทียน)

The venue in Chonburi Province where the project was launched.

Chonburi Province(จังหวัดชลบุรี)ℹ️

The location of the Wyndham Jomtien Hotel.

Policy

Developing Executive Potential in Tourist Convenience and Safety with Digital Technology(พัฒนาศักยภาพผู้บริหาร ด้านการอำนวยความสะดวก และความปลอดภัยนักท่องเที่ยว ด้วยเทคโนโลยีดิจิทัล)

A project aimed at driving proactive operations using modern technology to create confidence for tourists in Thailand.

FIRST RESPONDERS

A project integrating four AI-equipped surveillance drones with fast-action vehicles for search and rescue.

SMART PATROL

A ground patrol project equipping officers with automatic translation systems and Taser 10 weapons.